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FINANCE COMMITTEE – CITYOF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, August 16, 2000 Approved
Acting Chair Ald. Slocomb called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Also in attendance were Committee
Member, Ald. Sanders, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson, and those per the attached sheet Mayor De
Angelis and Ald. Salentine were excused.
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on August 11, 2000.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the August 8, 2000 Finance Committee Meeting were reviewed. Ald. Sanders moved
to approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
LICENSE APPROVALS – Ald. Slocomb moved to approve Operators Licenses for Nancy Pillar
and Janet Robrahn, subject to receipt of fees, favorable police reports and verification of
schooling. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Ms. Sandra Freda was interviewed separately due to a past incident on her police record. After review of
the files, Ald. Slocomb moved to approve an Operators License for Sandra Freda, subject to
receipt of fees and verification of schooling. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License for Muskego Corvette Club – On August 26, 2000 the Corvette
Club will be holding an event. Time of event to be 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. A large turnout of car
enthusiasts is expected for this event. Ms. Buechel explained that beer only would be sold. Ald.
Slocomb moved to approve the Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License. Seconded by Ald.
Sanders. The Corvette club was also requesting waiver of the fees for hosting the event, totaling
$15.00. Ald. Slocomb checked prior events of this nature to determine if waiver of fees had been done
in the past. According to Ald. Slocomb’s findings, no waiver of fees has been done regardless of the
disbursement of profits to charitable organizations. At this time, the only waivers that have been granted
have been for City or School District sponsored events. Ald. Slocomb moved to deny the request for
waiver of fees for the Corvette Club. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
PERIODIC LICENSE REVIEW
License Violations Serving Underage Persons – The Committee invited the 3 business owners where the
incidents took place during a recent “sting” operation performed by the Police Department. Donna Mae
Morris of Changes Pub was present along with the bartender who served the individual who was
underage. The bartender stated that she at the time was extremely busy taking a food order for another
customer and had not carded the underage individual who purchased the beverages. At the time she
went back into the kitchen area she planned on going back out into the bar area and requesting an ID.
When she went back to ask for the identification, the individual was gone. She has had no other Serving
Underage Persons violations. The Committee reminded Ms. Morris and the bartender of the severity of
this situation and stated that subsequent violations would result in a hearing with a suspension or
revocation of license.
Zoran Radisavcevic of Crossroads Food & Beverage was present to discuss his situation with the
Committee. Mr. Radisavcevic stated that at the time of the incident his wife was working and had failed
to card the individual. He has no other employees and has reminded his spouse, daily, about the
importance of carding any individual who may be 30 or under. The Committee reminded Mr.
Radisavcevic of the importance to the City as well as his livelihood for the consistent carding of
individuals. Subsequent violations would result in a hearing with a suspension or revocation of license.
Michael Erickson of Mike’s Xpress was present to discuss his situation with the Committee. Mr. Erickson
stated that his employee simply failed to card the individual. He has implemented the use of a book
where the last 4 digits of the driver’s license of the person purchasing alcohol are now written. The
Committee stated that this was the second offense in the last year and if his business were not currently
up for sale, a hearing would be scheduled. The Committee reviewed the purchase agreement and an
October 14, 2000 closing date has been set for the transfer of ownership. If this purchase does not
occur, the Committee will review this violation and conduct a hearing.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Further Discussion of Buechel Bills/Land Division – Ald. Slocomb provided the Committee with an
itemized bill of exact costs charged to the Buechel’s for their land division. Ms. Buechel also provided an
itemization (attached) which totaled $1772.98, $602.50 in adjustments/credits, $300.00 paid by the
Buechel's, which leaves $870.48 to be paid. Ms. Buechel is requesting waiver of the remaining monies
owed due to the excessive fees charged to her for this land division. Normal and customary costs
associated with a 2 lot land division average approximately $300.00 in fees which is what the Buechel’s
have already paid to the City. Discussion regarding the course of events, which led to their division
being turned down by the Plan Commission 3 times. The Committee was unsure of the exact course of
events pertaining to the actions of City Hall personnel. In order to fully grasp the situation, the
Committee requests that the Plan Director provide to the Committee a timeline of events for this land
division and the costs associated with each event. Ald. Slocomb will be at City Hall tomorrow to discuss
this matter further with the various affected departments. Ald. Slocomb moved to defer this item until
the next Finance Committee meeting. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
NEW BUSINESS
Deposit and Forfeiture Schedule – Chapter 35, Commercial Property Management and Chapter 36,
Wireless Communication Facilities Siting (Combined) – In a memo, Brian Turk is requesting a
recommendation from this Committee in order to complete a forfeiture schedules for Chapter 35 and 36.
This recommendation will go to the Judge for review. City Hall staff and not the Police will administer
these violations. Ald. Sanders moved to approve the Deposit and Forfeiture Schedules for
Chapter 35 and 36. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
The Committee for lack of complete information removed agenda Items 3-6
*Letter of Credit and Public Improvement Cost Breakdown – Lakewood Development
*Subdividers Agreement – Lakewood Development
*Lakewood Condominium – Model Home Agreement
*Police Firing Range Payment
2000 Salary Adjustment for Matt Bennett – Matt was present to discuss the situation regarding his
compensation and subsequent overpayment of salary. Finance Director Gunderson stated that at the
1998 classification study, Matt’s compensation was over the 115% (he is currently at 117%) of mid-point
for his salary range. At the time of his annual review a merit increase and Cost of Living Adjustment was
added as well. With those increases he was well over the existing salary percentage. The error was
found during the budget process and controls have been implemented to ensure that subsequent errors
such as this do not occur. At this time, it has been suggested that the repayment of monies overpaid to
Matt be worked off by working above and beyond his normal workweek. This totals 22.67 hours. At this
time, the Parks and Recreation Department does have tasks that Matt can perform that are within his job
scope. Ald. Slocomb and Craig Anderson discussed the situation and determined that many tasks need
to be completed at the Jensen Center. Ald. Sanders moved to approve the plan the Parks and
Recreation Director has suggested in order for Mr. Bennett to repay a total of $630.50 over 22.67
hours owed to the City. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
Request to waive fees for Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License – Muskego Corvette Club – Please see
License Approvals
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS - None
RELEASE OF FUNDS
Letter of Credit Reduction – Rosewood Estates $59,980.00 – The guarantee is in the form of a cash bond
and the monies should be released to the Developer. Ald. Sanders moved to approve the Letter of
Credit Reduction in the amount of $59,980.00 for Rosewood Estates. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb.
Carried by all.
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REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT
Letter of Credit Reduction – Quietwood Creek $100,190.00 (Utilities) and $256,950.00 (On-site Grading)
– Due to the reductions coming from off-site and on-site improvements, Sean McMullen is
recommending that the letter of credit be reduced by $100,190.00 for the off-site utility extensions and
that the letter of credit be reduced by $256,950.00 for the on-site grading completed to date. Ald.
Sanders moved to approve the reductions in the applicable letter of credits for Quietwood Creek
in the amounts of $100,190.00 for off-site utility extensions and $256,940.00 for on-site grading
completed to date. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb. Carried by all.
VOUCHER APPROVAL - None
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Dawn stated that Capital budgets would be distributed soon.
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Operating budgets were due last Friday. Dawn received word that she has passed the 4 of 5 tests to
complete her certification as a Certified Public Finance Officer.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW – Ald. Slocomb
indicated that City Hall had been the recipient of a computer virus that attached itself to many employee
address books and virtually shut down the system. If anyone receives a message from a City Hall
employee with a title of “Joke” and an attachment, do not open the file and delete immediately.
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Sanders moved to adjourn the
meeting at 9:23 PM. Seconded by Ald. Sanders. Carried by all.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda Gulgowski
Recording Secretary